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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
May 23,1995
Council Present:Wayne Rimple,Chet Paine, Bob Chapman,Bill Reese,Daryl Jackson, Dick Collier,and
Richard Pearce
MINUTES:Mr.Collier moved that the minutes of the May9 meeting be approved as submitted,seconded
by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS,CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr. Paine, and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as requiredby RCW42.24.080,and those expense
reimbursement claims certifiedas required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recordedon a listing which has
been made available to the City Council.
Claims:The vouchers included on the below list as modified by the Council and noted upon said list for
the Council meeting of May 23, 1995 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$427,477.35.
GENERAL FUND $28,935.06
STREET
STREET REPR/RECON
EQUIPMENT LEASES
GOB 90 PAVER/PARKING LOT
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PARK &REC.IMPROVEMENT
WATER/SEWER FUND
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION
Prepaid Claims:Prepaid claims approved by the City Manageraccording to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internal control policyapproved by the City Council have
been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below
are approved in the amount of $24,544.25 for all funds.
WATER/SEWER LEASES 776.27
GENERAL FUND
STREET
STREET REPR/RECON
STREET IMPROVEMENT
20,385.69 SANITATION FUND 20,696.42
40,516.82 AIRPORT 8.00
12,895.82 CENTRAL SERVICES -EXEC 1,185.01
41,627.50 CENTRAL SERVICES 17,277.62
70,992.97 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 82,324.17
9,766.30 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 7,234.90
48,775.72 LID #53 23,570.00
509.08 TOTAL $427,477.35
$378.15 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 19,293.36
6.39 CENTRAL SERVICES 18.59
2.48 BUILD MAINT-OPERATION 4,842.80
2.48 TOTAL $24,544.25
Checks:Checks 44922 through 45217 issued on May 10,1995 were approved for payment at the Council
meeting held on May 23,1995 in the total amount of $404,340.29.
Payroll:The payroll issued on May 19,1995 having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City
Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 89009 through 89234 in
the amount of $256,318.55.
PRESENTATION -AQUATIC CENTER
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city had nominated Abraham Construction for the
Contractor of the Year Award through the American Public Works Association and that award was given
to Abraham Construction forthe construction of the aquatic center.The city was also given a plaque from
the American Public Works Association for the aquatic center project.
Mr.Gavinski stated that the city's aquatic center is on the cover of the latest edition of the Parks and
Grounds Management Magazine,which is a national magazine.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.EMPLOYEE PRESENTATIONS
Fire Department:Phil Walker,Assistant Fire Chief,was introduced to the Council.
III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
ANNEXATION -LONGVIEW SCHOOL
A Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings and a Petition for Annexation with regard to the
Longview Elementary School property owned by the Moses Lake School District was presented.The
documents were executed by the City Manager on behalf of the Moses Lake School District pursuant to
an Extra Territorial Utility Extension Agreement.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the Notice of Intention and Petition for Annexation be accepted
and the proposed annexation be forwarded to the Boundary Review Board,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 May 23,1995
i/P RESOLUTION -REASSIGN SAMMONS FRANCHISE
A resolution was presented which allows the transfer of the franchise granted to Sammons Communica
tions for cable service to Marcus Cable Associates.
There was some discussion by the Council.
The resolution authorizing the transfer of cable television franchise and the assignment of the assets and
the franchise as collateral was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Paine, and passed
unanimously.
USE OF CITY PROPERTY -AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
The Central Basin Chapter ofthe American Heart Association is organizing a fund raiser and is requesting
the use ofthe corner of the parking lot at Third and Ash for a make shift jailto house community leaders
until they post bail.
Susan Carbon,representing the American Heart Association,explained the fund raiser.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the request to use city property on June 13,1995 be approved,
seconded by Mr.Jackson,and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -PARK STREET VACATION -2ND READING
Charles and Stacy Mortonand Evelyn Amick have requested the vacation of a portionof Park Streetwhich
abuts the south property line of the proposed Lot 3 of Parkplace Plat.
The ordinance vacating a portion of Park Street was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Collier, and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ANNEX LONGVIEW TRACTS ISLAND
A resolution was presented which begins the process of annexing an unincorporated island of territory in
the Longview Tracts area.
The resolution stating desire to annex an unincorporated island of territory to the City of Moses Lake and
setting a public hearing was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Collier moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed
unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
BRYAN ANNEXATION
Lois Bryan has submitted a Notice of Intent to Begin Annexation for her property located adjacent to
Highway 17 and south ofWheeler Road which is contiguous to the city limits.The area is currently zoned
General Commercial under the Grant County Zoning Ordinance and is designated for Rural Residential
uses under the City of Moses Lake Comprehensive Plan.The property owners in the Wiser Addition have
also submitted annexation petitions to the city.The Planning Commission considered the zoning forthe
Wiser Addition and the Jansen property and recommended that it be zoned Light Industrial.
Phil Bloom,representing the Bryan annexation,stated that the owner wished the zoning to follow the fi
property line between the Bryan property and the Jansen property.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the Bryan property be zoned R-3 and C-2 and the Wiser Addition
and the Jansen property be zoned Light Industrial,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
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The preliminary site plan for the Three Ponds area was presented.The area is approximately 11 acres
in size.
The Council discussed the project and the surrounding area.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the preliminary site plan be approved,seconded by Mr.Collier,
and passed unanimously.
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IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MOSES POINTE -WATER/SEWER SERVICE
The Moses Pointe developers have submitted an extra territorial utility agreement in order to allow them
to connect to city water and sewer.
Dennis Reynolds,representing the project,stated that an agreement has been drafted between the city
and the developers for the extension of water and sewer service to the Moses Pointe project.He
i j mentioned that the streets will be constructed to city standards with curbs and gutters and sidewalks on
^-^one side ofthe street with a bicycle path on the other side ofthe street.Storm water will be collected and
treated on-site and there will be no discharge of the storm water to the lake.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson movedthatthe City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement,seconded
by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
SAGE ROAD SPEED LIMIT
Property ownersonSage Roadhave presenteda petition which requestedthatthe speed limit be reduced
from 35 mph to 25 mph on Sage Road.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved thatthe request be brought offthe table,secondedby Mr.Chapman,
and passed unanimously.\
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,presented a map showing the location of Sage Road in the
Laguna area.
There was some discussion by the Council and Mr.Reese pointedout that the residents in the area had
requested the speed limit be raisedto 35 mph several years ago and feltthat the residents would still drive
35 mph even if the speed limit were reduced.
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Mr.Pearce feltthatwiththe increase inhomes,traffic,and pedestrians inthe areathe speed limit should
be reduced.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearcemoved thatthe speed limit be reducedto 25 mph for the entirelength of Sage
Road,seconded by Mr.Collier,and passed with Mr.Chapman and Mr.Reese opposed.
WELL 17
Irrigators,Inc.has completed the work for the Well 17 pumphouse project.The Council shouldaccept the
work so the 30 day lien period may be entered into.
Action Taken:Mr.Jackson moved that the work be accepted,seconded by Mr.Chapman, and passed
unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
MANUFACTURED HOMES
Mr.Jackson mentioned that there have been a number of manufactured homes being placed in residential
areas in the city and he did not want to see manufactured homes being placed in the R-1 zone.
James A. Whitaker, City Attorney,explained that controlling the placement of manufactured homes would
need to be done with design standards.
SPORTS COMPLEX
Mr.Chapman was concerned that the city had not received any commitment from the Sports Complex
people concerning a road through their property in exchange for the vacation of Yonezawa Boulevard.
He also mentioned that this right-of-way would be in addition to Kittleson Road which the Council did not
want to see become a major arterial.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
With the concurrence of the Council,Mr.Rimple re-appointed Lorrie Leighton-Boster to the Park and
Recreation Commission.
Mr.Rimple pointed out there is still a vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commission.
XL CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city will receive $33,282.09 in investment income for
April 30,1995.
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MUSEUM AWARD
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Museum and Art Center will be receiving an Award of
Excellence from the Washington Museum Association.
E911 FUNDS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the county has suggested that an amendment to the
agreement concerning the remittance of 911 funds to the city should be drafted due to the establishment
of the new E911 system.
It was the consensus of the Council that staff continue to pursue the payment of the 911 funds to the city
from the county.
GRAPE DRIVE BALLFIELDS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that 11 consultants have indicated interest in the ballfield grading
project.
CENTRAL DRIVE LID
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that contact has been made with the bond counsel and
investment banker concerning the process of this LID and the fact that Council directed staff to fund the
water/sewer part with revenue bonds.Both bond counsel and investment banker were in favor of that
project.They also had no objections to bidding the project before the second reading of the ordinance
in order to obtain a better idea on the costs.He mentioned that the city has requested proposals from
private engineers for the design work on Central Drive since city staff does not have the time to do it.
TOURISM COMMISSION
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the Tourism Commission has requested a study session
with the Council.
It was the consensus of the Council that a study session be set for June 6 at 7 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager,requested direction from the Council for a time for a study session to
discuss traffic circulation for the city.
It was the consensus of the Council that a study session be set for July 18 at 7 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the law is very clear that the county needs to hold a public
hearing on the establishment of urban growth areas.He mentioned that if the county does not do what
they are required by statute to do,sanctions could be levied against the county.
The regular meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m.
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